The Whim is a wonderful seafront holiday home on the Norfolk Coast. Sleeping 14 people in seven bedrooms, it suits extended families who want to stay close to the beach but not at one of the louder, more touristy spots like Cromer. The house enjoys incredible views, a big enclosed garden with a deck, and lots of space for everyone. You can walk to the Blue Flag beach, shops and pub in around ten minutes, or stay at the house and use the indoor swimming pool and sauna. The self-catering facilities are excellent.
Impress your guests with a stay at Hackford Hall. Dating from the 17th Century, this Georgian gem sleeps 28 people in 12 bedrooms and features an indoor swimming pool, gym, games room, and 32 acres of grounds, including a tennis court. It's ideal for your self-catering holiday with friends, family reunion, celebration, or retreat, with lots of space and a flexible layout that suits different activities. The big holiday home is in Norfolk, at the end of a private driveway on the edge of Reepham, with beautiful views and easy access to the countryside.
With its gracious proportions, lovely furnishings and features that include an acre of walled gardens, an indoor pool and a tennis court, it's no wonder that Edgar Farmhouse is a favourite for family reunions and holidays with friends. Whether you're a group of hens celebrating before a wedding or hosting your family for Christmas, this holiday home is ideal for a self-catering break. The farmhouse is in Walsingham, 14 miles from Norwich, within easy reach of the North Norfolk coast and popular attractions like Sandringham and beWILDerwood.
Families, extended families and friends are all welcome at Houghton Farmhouse. The period holiday home is in a lovely location on the edge of Walsingham and within easy reach of the coast. The acre-sized grounds include a heated swimming pool and a games room, while the main house accommodates up to 18 people in 7 bedrooms and has excellent self-catering facilities. You can happily spend all your time at home or explore the coast and attractions like the royal Sandringham estate and beWILDerwood.
Elms Farmhouse is located on the edge of Wangford, within walking distance of a popular farm shop and two friendly pubs. It's a fantastic location for this Grade II listed holiday home, which dates from the 15th Century and sleeps 18 people in eight bedrooms. Features include an authentic country kitchen well-equipped for group self-catering, a covered outdoor swimming pool, and a games room. You're only a few miles from Southwold, Beccles and the Norfolk Broads, so there's a wide choice of activities and attractions.
Mill Farmhouse is a luxurious four-bedroom holiday home set within two acres of private countryside near Beadnell on the Northumberland coast. Sleeping eight guests, with all bedrooms en-suite, it’s ideal for families or friends seeking style, comfort and space. Enjoy high-end interiors, a showstopping open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a peaceful patio with sweeping rural views. The beach is just a short stroll away, and local highlights include Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, and Alnwick Garden. With EV charging, dog-friendly facilities, and exceptional design throughout, Mill Farmhouse is a refined base for exploring this stunning coastal region.
The Old Watermill is a beautifully restored five-bedroom retreat near Beadnell, just a short stroll from the sea. Blending historic character with high-end design, it features a stunning open-plan living space, elegant interiors, landscaped gardens, and views across the Northumberland countryside. Each bedroom has an en-suite, including a luxurious master with a freestanding bath. With a snug, games room, EV charging, dog-friendly amenities, and an enclosed garden, it’s ideal for families or groups of friends. Walk to Beadnell Bay, explore Bamburgh and Lindisfarne, or relax in complete comfort in one of Northumberland’s most luxurious holiday homes.
Middlerigg perches above Craster harbour on the aptly named Haven Hill. The motherly arms of Craster harbour’s two whinstone piers hold a protective embrace. The resulting small cove shelters from the wild North Sea. It has welcomed Craster’s fishermen and their cobles for generations. Ramshackle stacks of lobster pots mirror the ragged silhouette of tumbledown Dunstanbugh Castle in the distance.
Driftwood is a scant 200 metres from Craster Harbour and has wonderful views down Haven Hill to the water. The former fisherman's cottage dates back over two centuries to a time when Craster was the nation's leading provider of smoked kippers. Today, it is a delightful holiday cottage sleeping four people in two ensuite bedrooms, with excellent self-catering facilities for couples, families and friends. You're moments from the Northumberland Coastal Path and close to Dunstanburgh, Alnwick, and Bamburgh castles. It's a fantastic spot for bird watchers, landscape photographers, hikers, cyclists and anyone else who loves being outdoors.
Built in the 1800s as housing for fishermen in Craster's thriving kipper and herring industry, Harbourway has been sympathetically updated to offer comfortable self-catering accommodation for 21st Century families. The end-terrace holiday cottage sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and is close enough to Craster Harbour that you can hear the chug of the engine of the boats and the call of the gulls greeting them on their return. Windows look towards the harbour and catch the morning sun, and a picket fence encloses the front garden, so it's safe for children and dogs.
The owners of Craster Reach have taken inspiration from its coastal surroundings. Soft shades of blues and greys are complemented with timber and slate flooring, offering stylish self-catering accommodation without detracting from fantastic views. The holiday cottage sleeps six people in three beautiful bedrooms, with an open-plan living area, well-maintained gardens, and seating areas both front and rear. Craster Reach is a period mid-terraced cottage in the quiet village of Craster within strolling distance of a harbour, pub and café that also has a small selection of essential items. It's welcoming for couples, families and friends in all seasons.
The Reading Rooms was once the most important community building in Oughtershaw. It was built in the 1800s as a place where people could gather to share news, but it is now a gorgeous self-catering holiday cottage in the Yorkshire Dales. Rather than cover its rustic walls and humble origins, the owner has retained features like hand-hewn oak beams and the big stone fireplace, softening them with comfortable furnishings and attributes suited to 21st Century needs. There is a beck that runs along the bottom of the garden so children and pets should be supervised at all time.
Indulge yourself in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from the comfort of this 17th-Century manor house. Oughtershaw Hall is in a class of its own. Eight miles from Wensleydale, it sleeps 16 people in eight bedrooms and features four reception rooms, a games room, extensive grounds, and an indoor swimming pool and sauna. For all its pedigree and grandeur, the holiday rental feels like a home and is very well equipped for a group self-catering holiday with family or friends.
Sitting quietly at the foot of Cader Idris surveying the spectacular Snowdonia landscape, Tan Llan and The Coach House is a luxury holiday home for groups in North Wales. The main house, Grade-II listed and dating from the 1700s, sleeps 12 people in six bedrooms. A few steps away, the equally lovely Coach House has space for four people in two ensuite bedrooms. Extensive gardens and a location less than two miles from Dolgellau make this self-catering property perfect for walking, mountain biking, fishing, and sightseeing holidays in Snowdonia National Park.
The Old Malt House exudes period charm. Tucked away in the quiet village of Exton, the self-catering holiday home has direct access to footpaths and bridleways, offering secure bike storage and dog-friendly accommodation for four people in two bedrooms. It's perfect for couples or families who want to explore Exmoor National Park fully. The Somerset coast, Dunster Castle and Minehead are within easy reach, you're only a few miles from Dulverton and Tiverton, and there's an excellent pub half a mile away - just long enough to work up a thirst for a pint of locally brewed Somerset cider.
Cottage 1 at New Yatt Farm is a luxurious Cotswold retreat. Once a dairy, it is now transformed with modern comforts like underfloor heating, ultra-fast WiFi, and Hypnos mattresses dressed in 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton linen. Sleeping four in a superking and twin bedroom, its cosy open-plan living area boasts a log burner for relaxing evenings. Part of a welcoming family farm, the cottage can be booked individually or with other on-site properties for larger groups. Nearby, North Leigh offers historic charm with its Roman villa and medieval church, while Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village, and Cotswold Wildlife Park provide endless exploration opportunities.
Stunning Grade II listed farmhouse sitting on the edge of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a stone's throw away from the city of Oxford and the pretty market towns of Witney, Woodstock and Burford. Sleeping up to 20 people in seven gorgeous bedrooms, and with 3 reception rooms, 8 acres of gardens and paddocks, and a Jacuzzi Hot Tub, New Yatt Farm is perfect for a large family gathering or celebrating a special occasion. There are miles of stunning footpaths on your doorstep as well as stately homes, kids attractions and picturesque villages and towns to explore. Two well behaved dogs are welcome and short breaks are available all year round.
The Farmhouse elevates a self-catering holiday with family or friends in Yorkshire to the next level. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, with a sofa bed in the snug sleeping two more. The holiday home is child-friendly, pet-friendly, and accessible to guests who use a wheelchair, so no one needs to miss out on the many delights in this region. You're right between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Park and within a few miles of Richmond, York, and Harrogate.
Emblestone View is a Northumberland holiday cottage in Embleton that sleeps four people in two double bedrooms. Set within a small group of converted farm buildings, it looks out across fields towards the sea and sits just a short walk from Embleton Beach. This self-catering accommodation is well placed for coastal walks, cycling and days by the water, with the route past Dunstanburgh Castle right on the doorstep. A comfortable holiday rental in Northumberland for couples or a small family wanting space, fresh air and easy access to one of the county’s best-loved stretches of coastline.
The Coastguard’s Snug is a characterful holiday cottage in Craster on the Northumberland coast offering self-catering accommodation for two guests within walking distance of the harbour and coastal paths. This stylish ground-floor holiday rental forms part of Coastguard Cottage and blends reclaimed wood fittings, a wood-burning stove and relaxed open-plan living. The village pub, The Jolly Fisherman, sits just a short stroll away beside the harbour. With Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton Bay and sweeping coastal walks close by, this Northumberland holiday cottage is well placed for couples seeking a peaceful base for exploring the castles, beaches and wildlife of this remarkable stretch of coastline.
